Sofa-bed or bed-couch.



No. 763,958. PATENTED JULY 5, 1904. L. H. BULLARD;

SOFA BED OR BED 00mm.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 2, 1903.

NO MODEL. 3 SHEETSSHEET l.

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No. 768,958- PATENTED JULY 5 1904 L. H. BULLARD.

SOFA BED 0R BED COUCH.

APPLICATION 'FILED NOV.2, 1903. N0 MODEL. 3 SHE ETSSHEET 2 Witnessea: Inventor,

No. 768,958. P ATENTED-JULY 5, 1904. L. H. 'BULLARD.

SOFA BED OR BED COUCH.

APPLICATION FILED NOV. 2, 1903.

H0 MODEL. I 3 SHBBTS-SHEET 8.

Witnesses: llgvegtor Patented Ju1'y 5, 1 904.

' PATENT "i 'rrice.

LEIVIS H. BULLARD, OF KALAMAZOO, IVIIOHIGAN.

SOFA-BED OR BED-COUCH.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 763,958, dated July 5, 1904:.

Application filed November 2, 1903- Serial No. 179,559. (No model.)

To aZ/Z whom, it nuty concern:

Be it known that LLEwIs H. BULLARD, a citizen of the United States, residing at the city of Kalamazoo, in the county of Kalamazoo and State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Sofa-Beds or Bed- Couches, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in sofa-beds or bed-couches.

The objects of this invention are, first, to.

structural details will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accome panying draw1ngs,form1ng a part of this specification, in which Figure 1 1s an end elevational view of my 1mproved sofa-bed or bed-couch adjusted as a sofa or couch. Fig. 2 is an end elevational view of my improved sofa-bed or bed-couch adjusted as a bed. Fig. 3 is a rear elevational view of my improved sofa-bed adjusted as a sofa. Fig. 4 isan enlarged detail sectional view of the hinge connection of the front and rear bottom sections of my improved sofa-bed, taken on a line corresponding to line 4: I of Fig. 3, the relation of the parts when adjusted as a bed being indicated by dotted lines. Fig. 5 is adetail view similar to Fig. 4 of a modified construction, showing a cam-block B as a rest for the rear section B when adjusted as a sofa. Fig. 6 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on line 6 6 of Fig. 1, the relation of the parts when adjusted as a bed being indicated by dotted lines. Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on line 7 7 of Fig. 1. Fig. 8 is an enlarged detail elevationa'l view of the supporting means for the rear section when adjusted as a bed. Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on a line corresponding to line 9 9 of Figs. 2 and 8. Fig. 10 is an enlarged detail sectional view taken on aline correspondingto line 10 10 of Fig. 11 of the hinge connection for the toprail sections. Fig. 11 is a detail sectional view taken on line 1111 of Fig. 10.

In the drawings all of the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section-lines, and similar letters of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawings, the end portions of my improved bed-couch are formed of front sections A A and rear sections A A. These sections are secured together, by means which will be hereinafter fully described, so that the rear sections may be folded substantially at right angles to the front sections when the structure is adjusted as a couch. The top rails of the end portions consist of sections a d. which are continued down to form the legs 0 and O, as is usual in iron-frame bedsteads. The sections are made up of the top-rail sections a and bottom cross-rails (Z, connected by suitable spindles or by any suitable or desired ornamental work. The rear sections are made up of the top-rail section a and the bottom cross-rails (Z, connected by suitable spindles or ornamental work to correspond to that of the front section. vided with rear legs 0, as clearly appears in Figs. 1, 2, and 8 of the drawings. The toprail sections a a are of the same size, so as to form in appearance one continuous rail when adjusted as a bed. (See Fig. 2.) The hinge connections for these sections will be hereinafter described. I vided with side rails D I), which are secured in position in the usual or any desired manner.

The front section is pro- .95 The front section is pro The bottom of my improved folding bed consists of a front section B and a rear section B. The sections B B are provided with supports 5 b. The outer supports b b are adapted to rest upon the side rails of the bedsections A A. The rear section B is secured to the front section B by hinges F, carried on the rear rail D of the front section A. Slides F are secured to the free leaves of the hinges F. These slides are adapted to receive the ends of the cross-pieces f, which are secured to the longitudinal strips 7/ and to the side rail C of the rear bottom section. (See Figs. 3, 4, and 6.) Links 0, having slots 0' therein which engage suitable studs on the rear sec tion B, are pivotally secured to the front section B. (See Fig. 4.) These links are of a suitable length so that when the sections B B are in their open position they are held abutted against each other. These links are slotted to permit of the adjustment of the rear section, which is carried upward and forward onto the front section in folding, as clearly appears in Fig. 4, where the same is shown in such position, its open position being indicated by dotted lines. In the modified construction shown in Fig. 5 the end pieces of the rear section B rest upon the cam-blocks B on the front section, which as it is pushed forward elevates the same gradually. The rear bottom section being carried upward and forward in folding permits of the folding of the end sections A behind the same at substantially right angles to the sections A. (See Figs. 1 and 3.)

The rearwardly-projecting arms d of the rails (Z are provided with upwardly-projecting pivot-pins g. The inner ends of the bottom rails (Z of the rear section are slotted at g to engage these pins and rest upon the extensions or arms. Links 0 are pivoted to the arms d. These links are slotted at a to engage suitable projecting pins on the rails cl. Cams 7: are provided on the outer ends of the arms (1". Pins It, carried by the rails (Z, bear against these cams and as the sections are swung inward lift or tilt the same, so that the legs 0 are raised from the floor. The cams 71, are notched at 7b to receive the pins in so that as the rear sections are carried rearwardly the pins it drop into the notches and lock the sections in their closed position. The section B is detachably secured to the cross-piece f by the turn-button f carried thereby. WVhen it is desired to open the sections, they are raised slightly until the pins are disengaged from the notches, when they are free to swing back into their open positions.

The top-rail sections a a are pivotally secured together by means of the blocks j, arranged in the sections a. These blocks are provided with projecting tongues with slots j therein. These tongues are arranged 1n the ends of the section a, and a pin 7 engages the slots which permit a slight longitudinal motion of the parts in relation to each other to allow the swinging and tilting of the rear sections. With the sections thus secured together they are readily adjusted and when adjusted have the appearance of being a continuous structure, as appears in Fig. 2, the hinge connection being practically obscured. As before stated, as the rear sections are swung inward the rear legs 0 are raised by means of the cam h and the pin 71, riding thereon, so. that the legs are free from the floor in swinging and when in the inner position, as appears in Figs. 1 and 3, so that they are much more easily adjusted and do not wearupon the floor and also the structure may be readily moved about when adjusted as a couch.

Secured to the legs 0 of the rear sections A are brackets z' c','which are provided with upwardly-projecting pins 11. The side rails C are adapted to rest on these brackets and are perforated at the ends to engage the pins 2" when the structure is in its open position. (See Figs. 8 and 9.)

As before stated, when the rear bottom section B is folded the same is carried upwardly and forwardly, so that the bedding is held in proper position and proper allowance is made therefor.

My improved bed-couch is comparatively light in weight and is attractive in appearance. The same is also very easy to adjust and when adjusted in either position can be readily moved about.

The structure as illustrated and described is the form preferred by me on account of its simplicity, durability, and economy in manufacture. I am, however, aware that it is capable of very considerable variation in structural details without departing from my invention.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections AA and A A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues jprojecting from said rails a into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins j engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces (Z for said sections A; rearwardly-projecting arms (2 on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins g on said arms d; slots 9 in said cross-pieces (Z engaging said pins; cams 72. on said arms d having notches h therein; pins h on said cross-pieces (Z' adapted to rest against said cams; a link 0 pivotally' secured to said arms (1 having slots 0 therein; suitable pins on said cross-pieces (Z engaging said slots 0; side rails Dfor said sections A; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail 1); cross-pieces f for said rear bottom section,

all coacting for the purpose specified.

2. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A A and A A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues j projecting from said rail a into said IO rails a; suitable pivot-pins j engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces d for said sections A; rearwardly-projecting arms d on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins '0 on said arms d; slots 9 in said cross-pieces (Z engaging said pins; a link 0 pivotally secured to said arms d having slots 0 therein; suitable pins on said cross-pieces (Z engaging said slots 6; side rails D for said sections A; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail D; cross-pieces f for said rear bottom section, slidably secured to the free leaves of said hinges; links chaving slots 0 therein, pivotally secured to said section B; and pins 2 5 on said section B arranged through said slots,

all coacting for the purpose specified.

3. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A A and A A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted 3o tongues jprojecting from said rails a into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins j engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces (Z for said sections A; rearWardly-projecting arms d on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins 3 5 r on said arms KZ; slots g in said cross-pieces (Z engaging said pins; cams it on said arms (,Z having notches/L therein; pins h on said cross-pieces (1 adapted to rest against said cams; side rails D for said sections A; a bot- 4 tom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail D; cross-pieces f for said rear bottom section, slidably secured to the freeleaves of said hinges; links 0 having slots 0 therein,

pivotally secured to said section B; and pins on said section B arranged through said slots, all coacting for the purpose specified.

L. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sectionsAA andA A;

abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues 7' projecting from said rail (0 into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces (Z for said sections A; rearwardly-projecting arms (Z on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins g on said arms fl; slots 9 in said cross-pieces (Z engagingsaid pins; side rails D for said sections A; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail D; cross-piecesf for said rear bottom section, slidably secured to the free leaves of said hinges; links 0 having slots 0 therein, pivotally secured to said section B; and pins on said sections B arranged through said slots, all coacting for the purpose specified. l

5. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A A and A A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rail (0 into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins j engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces cl for said sections A; rearwardlY-projecting arms d on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins 9 on said arms r; slots 9 in said cross-pieces (Z engaging said pins; cams it on said arms d having notches 72 therein; pins /L on said cross-pieces d adapted to rest against said cams; a link 0 pivotally secured to said arms cZ having slots 6 therein; suitable pins on said cross-pieces d engaging said slots 0; slde rails D for said sections A; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges Fsecured to the rear'side rail D; crosspieces f for said rear bottom section, slidably secured to the free leaves of said hinges; all coacting for the purpose specified.

6. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A A and A A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projectingfrom said rail (4 into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins j engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces (Z for said sections A; rearWardly-projecting arms d on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins g on said arms d; slots 9 in said cross-pieces (Z engaging said pins; a link a pivotallysecured to said arms d having slots 0 therein; suitable pins on said cross-pieces (Z engaging said slots 0; side rails D for said sectionsA; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail D; cross-piecesf for said rear bottom section, slidably secured to the free leaves of said hinges; all coacting for the purpose specified.

7. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A A and A A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues j projecting from said rails a into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins 7" engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces d for said's ections A; rearwardly-projecting arms d on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins g on said arms (.Z; slots 9 in said crosspieces (2 engaging said pins; cams/L on said arms rl having notches IL therein; pins it" on said cross-pieces d adapted to 'rest against said cams; side rails D for said sections A; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail D; cross-pieces f forsaid rear bottom section, slidably secured to the free leaves of said hinges; all coacting for the purpose specified.

8. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A A and A A"; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues j projecting from said rail ainto said rails a; suitable pivot-pins 7" engaging said slots; bottom cross rails or pieces cl for said. sections A; rearWardly-projecting arms d on said sections A; upwardly-projecting pins a on said arms d; slots r in said cross-pieces (Z engaging said pins; side rails D for said sections A; a bottom consisting of a front section B and a rear section B; hinges F secured to the rear side rail 1); cross-piecesf for said rear bottom section, slidably secured to the free leaves of said hinges, all coacting for the purpose specified.

9. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; ab utting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails (6 into said rails a;

suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots therein engaging said pins; cams on said rearwardlyprojecting arms or hinge members, having notches therein; pins on said rear hinge member, adapted to rest against said cams; links pivotally secured to said rearwardlyprojeet ing hinge member having slots therein; suitable pins on said forwardly-projecting hinge member engaging said slots; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; ahinge carried by said front section; and a sliding connection for said rear bottom section to said hinge, all coacting for the purpose specified.

10. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails (L and f0 therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails a into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A, having slots therein engaging said pins; cams on said rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members; pins on said rear hinge member, adapted to rest against said cams; links pivotally secured to said rearwardly-projecting hinge member having slots therein; suitable pins on said forwardlyprojecting hinge member engaging said slots; a bottom consisting of front and -rear sections; a hinge carried by said front section; and a sliding connection for said rear bottom section to said hinge, all coacting for the purpose specified.

11. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails a and 1/, therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails (I, into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A; having upwardly-prejecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots there in engaging said pins; links pivotally secured to said rearwardly-projecting hinge members having slots therein; suitable pins on said forwardly-projecting hinge members engaging said slots; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge carried by said front section; and a sliding connection for said rear bottom section to said hinge, all coacting for the purpose specified.

12. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails a into said rails ft; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A,having slots therein engaging said pins; cams on said rearwardlyprojecting arms or hinge members; pins on said rear hinge member adapted to rest against said cams; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge carried by said front section; and a sliding connection for said rear bottom section to said hinge, all coacting for the purpose specified.

13. In a structure of the class described,the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails 17/ and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots there in engaging said pins; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge carried by said front section; and a sliding connection for said rear bottom section, all coacting for the purpose specified.

1A. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails (6 and a, therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails a, into said rails (1,; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots therein engaging said pins; cams on said rearwardlyprojecting arms or hinge members; pins on said rear hinge member, adapted to rest against said cams; links pivotally secured to said rearwardly-projeeting hinge member having slots therein; suitable pins on said forwardly-projecting hinge member engaging said slots; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; and suitable hinge connections therefor, all coacting forithe purpose specified.

15. In astructure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails fl/ and 0, therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails (1, into said rails (1,; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rear ITO wardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sectlons A, having upwardly-pro ecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots therein engaging said pins; links pivotally secured to said rearwardly-projecting hinge member having slots therein; suitable pins on said forwardly projecting hinge member engaging said slots; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections, and suitable hinge connections therefor, all coacting for the purpose specified.

16. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails a into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots therein engaging said pins; cams on said rearwardlyprojecting arms or hinge members, having notches thereon; pins on said rear hinge member adapted to rest against said cams; a bo tom consisting of front and rear sections, and suitable hinge connections therefor, all coacting for the purpose specified.

17. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails a into said rails to; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly 4 projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots therein engaging said pins; cams on said rearwardlyprojecting arms or hinge members; pins on said rear hinge member, adapted to rest against said cams; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections, and suitable hinge connections therefor, all coacting for the purpose specified.

18. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end sections A and A; abutting top rails a and a therefor; slotted tongues projecting from said rails a into said rails a; suitable pivot-pins engaging said slots; rearwardly-projecting arms or hinge members on said sections A, having upwardly-projecting pins thereon; forwardly projecting hinge members on said sections A having slots therein engaging said pins; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections, and suitablehinge connections therefor, all coacting for thepurpose specified.

19. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end portions formed in sections; a hinge connection therefor, consisting of a hinge having a pivot-pin and a cam bearing thereon; an opposite member slotted to engage said pivot-pin; a pivoted link on one of said hinge members having a slot therein;

a pin on the opposite member engaging said slot; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge, one leaf of Which is secured to said front section; a sliding connection for the rear section to the free leaf of said hinge; a link, having a slot therein, pivoted to one of said sections; and a pin on the other section engaging said slot, for the purpose specified.

20. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end portions formed in sections; a hinge connection therefor consisting of a hinge having apivot-pin and a cam bear ing thereon; an opposite member slotted to engage said pivot-pin; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge, one leaf of which is secured to said front section; a sliding connection for the rear section to the free leaf of said hinge; a link, having a slot there in, pivoted to one of said sections; and a pin on the other section engaging said slot, for the purpose specified.

21. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end portions formed in sections; a hinge connection therefor consisting of a hinge having a pivot-pin and a cam bearing thereon; an opposite member slotted to engage said pivotpin; a pivoted link on one of said hinge members having a slot therein; a pin on the opposite member engaging said slot; a bottom consisting of front and rear sactions; a hinge, one leaf of which is secured to said front section; a sliding connection for the rear section to the free leaf of said hinge, for the purposespecified.

22. In a structure of the class described,the combination of the end portions formed in sections; a hinge connection therefor consisting of a hinge having a pivot-pin and a cam bearing thereon; an opposite member slotted to engage said pivot-pin; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge, one leaf of which is secured to said front section; and a sliding connection for the rear section to the free leaf of said hinge, for the purpose specified.

23. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end portions formed in sections; suitable hinge connections therefor; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections; a hinge, one leaf of which is secured to said front section; a sliding connection for said rear section to the free leaf of said hinge; a link having a slot therein pivoted to one of said sections; and a pin on the other section engaging said slot, for the purpose specified.

24. In a structure of the class described, the combination of the end portions formed in sections; suitable-hinge connections therefor; a bottom consistingof front and rear sections; a hinge, one leaf of which is secured to said front section; a sliding connection for said rear section to the freeleaf of said hinge, for the purpose specified.

25. In a structure of the class described, the

combination of the end portions formed in sections; a hinge connection therefor consisting of a hinge member havinga pivot-pin and a cam bearing thereon; an opposite member slotted to engage said pivot-pin; a pivoted link having a slot therein on one of-said hinge members; a pin on the opposite member engaging the said slot; a bottom consisting of front and rear sections, and suitable hinge connections therefor, for the purpose specilied.

26. In a structure of the class describechthe combination of the end portions formed in sec A. J. ALBER, OTIS A. EARL. 

